1. The Zika Virus & Pregnancy

2. The Zika Virus Zika is a virus that you can get in three ways:
Mosquito bites
From a pregnant woman to her baby
Sex
There have been cases in all state except Alaska

3. Zika Virus: Symptoms
Many people don’t have symptoms or have mild symptoms
Some common symptoms: fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis
Less common symptoms – muscle pain and headaches
You need a blood test or urine test to confirm if you have the virus

4. The Zika Virus: Treatment
Rest
Drink fluids
Medicine for fever and pain
There is no vaccine for Zika yet but scientists are working on it

5. Why Zika Can be Dangerous
Can be given to the fetus
Can cause the baby’s head to be smaller than normal
Problems of the brain and eyes
Hearing problems
Issues with growth

6. Zika Overview: Prevention
Long-sleeved shirts and long pants
Insect repellents
Mosquito-control
Air conditioning
Door screens
Mosquito nets
Remove standing water
Condom-use or abstinence

7. Sources https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/microcephaly.html
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